If you’re considering hiring a lawyer, it means that you’re facing a legal problem you don’t think you can handle yourself. While plenty of issues don’t require hiring a lawyer, going into a complex, high-stakes dispute without competent counsel can be a huge mistake. Hiring the wrong lawyer can be just as disastrous as not … Continue reading “Why Hiring The Right Lawyer Is So Important”
They say you can’t put a price on peace of mind. But you can put a price on physical and mental pain and suffering if you are injured in an accident. However, Ohio pain and suffering damages, also known as “non-economic” damages, can be more difficult to prove than economic damages such as medical bills … Continue reading “Ohio Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits”
Hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by dogs every year in Ohio. Thanks to a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court, those who suffer a dog bite can now file charges against the dog’s owner even if the animal has not first been declared a “dangerous dog.” The ruling has important legal implications for … Continue reading “Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog”
When somebody causes your injury, Ohio personal injury law requires the responsible party to compensate you. Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court. Usually, compensation is paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company through a settlement. But you do not have to accept a settlement offer. If the offer seems unfair, … Continue reading “Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement or Lawsuit?”
